May 9, 2019
…Traditionally, surgeons rely upon radiologists’ readings of the 2D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans to map out the digestive tract and treatment plan. However, the lack of detail can increase the probability that a patient will need to undergo several invasive procedures before medical professionals identify…
August 27, 2020
…of pulmonologists, cardiologists, surgeons, radiologists, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists and specialized nurses. While rare, CTEPH is likely more prevalent than currently recognized because the symptoms—such as shortness of breath, fatigue or discomfort—are nonspecific. Patients are often misdiagnosed with more common conditions, such as asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), leading…
August 4, 2022
…nurses, dietitians, social workers, radiologists, dental rehabilitation, speech and language specialists, and patient navigators. For the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report, UC San Diego Health ranked 20 for Cancer in the nation’s top 50 programs, out of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide. The Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Head and…
May 5, 2014
With accelerating development of personalized cancer treatments matched to a patient’s DNA sequencing, proponents say frontline physicians increasingly need help to maneuver through the complex genomic landscape to find the most effective, individualized therapy.
December 10, 2015
When someone experiences a major stroke, almost two million nerve cells in the brain die each minute, emphasizing the need for rapid treatment. Stroke patients who receive life-saving interventions more quickly have a higher chance of recovery. A recent data analysis showed the Comprehensive Stroke Center at UC San Diego…
March 29, 2018
Rapid treatment is crucial when treating a stroke because, during an event, as many as 2 million neurons may die with each passing minute. Lifesaving interventions administered quickly and effectively not only save lives but also limit disabilities associated with the condition. A recent data analysis conducted by the American…
April 24, 2018
From holding your baby for the first time to bonding through breastfeeding, UC San Diego Health is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support for the best start to parenthood and life. Recently, Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla was recognized with the prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation for…
April 22, 2019
University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers found that treating patients with personalized precision medicine that combined therapies to target multiple alterations improved outcomes in patients with therapy resistant cancers.
October 14, 2019
In Fall 2019, the Center for the Future of Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine expanded to address the newest surgical trends, especially those benefiting the brain and the nervous system.
July 27, 2020
UC San Diego Health is ranked first in San Diego and sixth in California, placing it among the nation’s best hospitals, according to the 2020-2021 U.S. News & World Report. Eight common procedures and conditions were also rated “high performing.”
